August 26, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Hastings

OTHER & FULL TIME

Dental Registrar - 2025

Position: Full-time, 6 or 12-month fixed-term positions About the Role:
Seeking a dynamic Registrar eager to find the perfect blend of fulfilling work and an exceptional lifestyle? Look no further than Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, where values of respect, improvement, teamwork, and care flourish.
We're excited to offer opportunities for Dental Registrars starting February or August 2025, with our Oral Health Service boasting supportive work environments and a dedication to top-tier teaching.
About Us:
Join the vibrant team at Hawke's Bay Hospital, a 364-bed facility delivering both acute and elective care to the region. With a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics and O&G, and bolstered by a robust ICU team, we are at the forefront of healthcare provision. Our commitment extends beyond the hospital walls, with strong primary and community health services and a cohesive approach to health integration.
We are committed to delivering and living our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care.
About Our Team:
At the Hospital Dental Service, spanning four sites across Hastings, Napier, and Wairoa, we're expanding our team of Senior Dentists and seeking dedicated Dental Registrars to join us full-time. With a focus on medically compromised, paediatric, and special needs patients, our clinical setting encompasses outpatient and theatre care. You'll have the opportunity to engage in maxillofacial theatres and outpatient clinics, supported by a regional maxillofacial service. Embrace a 1:4 on-call roster, delivering acute dental and maxillofacial services, while fostering collaborative relationships with the Community Oral Health Service. Our supportive environment encourages professional growth, increased clinical responsibility, and autonomy.
About You:
Our ideal candidate:

Holds at least one year of experience as a Dental House Officer in a hospital setting.
Is registered or eligible for registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

Benefits:

Qualification and experience step alignment with the NZRDA or STONZ SECA.
Employer-matched superannuation contributions of up to 6% of annual earnings.
Reimbursement of annual Practicing Certificate and Indemnity Insurance costs.
Free meals while on duty (conditions apply).
Discounted gym membership, health insurance, and access to retail discounts.

Why Choose Us?
Discover the unparalleled lifestyle Hawke's Bay offers, boasting scenic landscapes, excellent educational facilities, a thriving economy, and minimal traffic congestion. Whether you're drawn to coastal living, riverside tranquillity, hillside vistas, village charm, or the allure of an art deco city, Hawke's Bay has it all.
Application Process:
To apply, click the "Apply Now" button below and submit:

Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment.
Cover letter specifying preferred start date.
3x Reference Request forms (including one from your most recent supervisor). Ensure all reports are received by the stated closing date. References should be returned to the Recruitment Consultant, details below. Download the Reference Request Form here.

For further inquiries:
Contact Dr. Kris Sweetapple, Clinical Director of Hospital Dentistry, at Kris.Sweetapple@hbdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 223 4930 or RMO Recruitment Consultant rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz